Highest-paying science jobs for people in Carson City

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#3. Forest and conservation technicians

- Median annual wage: $63,750
- Median hourly wage: $30.65
- Total employment: 160 people (5.15 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Environmental scientists and specialists, including health

- Median annual wage: $73,510
- Median hourly wage: $35.34
- Total employment: 100 people (3.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Biological scientists, all other

- Median annual wage: $84,220
- Median hourly wage: $40.49
- Total employment: 30 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 291 metros.

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